ratonoun
Rato means a while or a short time in English. It is a noun, and the plural is ratos.
- a while
- a short time
Espera un rato aquí.
Wait here for a while.
Hace un rato vi a Ana.
A while ago I saw Ana.
Solo necesito un rato.
I only need a little while.
Puede que le lleve un rato.
It might take you/him/her a little while.
Common forms
| Form | Reading |
|---|---|
| ratos | plural |